Things to do in New Orleans

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For a famously adult city, things to do in New Orleans can be surprisingly family-friendly, and children will love getting up close and personal with... Read More

For a famously adult city, things to do in New Orleans can be surprisingly family-friendly, and children will love getting up close and personal with the penguins at the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, or living out their creepy-crawly dreams at the Audubon Insectarium. Older children have a great educational opportunity in visiting the National World War II Museum, recently expanded and a huge resource for every generation. Art and culture permeates the city, of course, and as well as the myriad galleries, there’s the entirety of the New Orleans Museum of Art to explore. The jazz at Preservation Hall and the trundling streetcars play out the parts of a living museum, and you can soak up history just walking around.